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10/17/2007 - Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The seventh-ranked Oregon Ducks are unbeaten on the road this season and will attempt to remain that way, as they travel to Seattle this weekend for a Pac-10 showdown with the Washington Huskies.
Mike Bellotti's Ducks are very much in the hunt for the Pac-10 title. The team won its first four games of the season, before falling at home to California on September 29th. After a bye week, Oregon found its way back into the win column with a 53-7 rout of Washington State last weekend.
The Huskies are out of the conference race, having lost four games in a row to fall to 2-4 on the season. Last week, it was nationally- ranked Arizona State which got the better of UW in Tempe, 44-20.
Washington leads the all-time series by a count of 58-36-5. In fact, Washington has more victories against the Ducks than any other opponent for UO. The Ducks have won three straight in the series, but haven't won in Husky Stadium since 1997.
The Ducks are an explosive offensive team, thanks to the fourth-ranked rushing offense in the nation. Oregon is churning out a whopping 266.0 yards per game on the ground. The passing game is putting up an almost identical 266.5 ypg. The team as a whole is fifth-nationally in scoring (45.2 ppg) and sixth in total offense (532.5 ypg). Leading this explosive unit is an unlikely Heisman candidate in QB Dennis Dixon. The duel threat is responsible for 21 TDs thus far. He has completed 70.4 percent of his passes, for 1,532 yards, with 15 TDs and just two interceptions. Dixon is also averaging over 50 yards per game rushing and has scored six TDs on the ground. Junior RB Jonathan Stewart has been one of the nation's top ground-gainers, averaging 7.0 yards per carry and 114.8 yards per game. He has scored five TDs on the year. Junior wideout Jaison Williams gives the team yet another explosive playmaker on offense, leading the team in receptions (26), receiving yards (445) and TDs (five).
Like a lot of Pac-10 teams, Oregon's defensive unit takes a backseat to the offense. The Webfoots are giving up 20.7 ppg this year on nearly 400 yards of offense. The unit has recorded 17 sacks and 15 turnovers in the first six games and is paced by a talented secondary with standout safeties Matthew Harper (team-high 60 tackles, one INT) and Patrick Chung (53 tackles, two INTs) and cover corner Walter Thurmond (50 tackles, one INT). The defensive line is led by the outstanding play of junior end Nick Reed. The 6-2, 255- pounder has been unstoppable in getting after opposing QBs, leading the team in sacks (7.5) as well as TFLs (13.0). Junior Jerome Boyd (33 tackles, one INT) leads the way in the linebacking corps.
The Washington offense has been stifled at times in 2007, resulting in a total offensive output of just 325.0 yards per game. The rushing attack is clearly the unit's bread-and-butter, netting 157.8 ypg on 4.5 ypc. Sophomore QB Jake Locker is a key to the productive ground game, as he leads the team in rushing, with 459 yards and six TDs. Tailback Louis Rankin gives the team a second option in the backfield, having amassed 395 yards and four more scores. Locker is a much better runner than passer at this time, with him completing under 50 percent of his tosses, for 936 yards, with seven TDs and eight interceptions. Seniors Marcel Reece (23 receptions, for 339 yards and three TDs) and Anthony Russo (22 receptions, for 291 yards and three TDs) are the only viable options in the vertical game.
The Washington defense has been prone to giving up huge chunks of yardage on a game-by-game basis and that certainly has to be concerning considering one of the nation's top offenses is in town this weekend. The Huskies are giving up a generous 432.7 yards of offense per game in 2007, getting equally torched by the run (203.3 ypg) and the pass (229.3 ypg). Still, this is not a defense void of talent. Junior LB E.J. Savannah has been extremely productive this year, leading the team with 59 tackles, including 5.0 TFLs. Rush ends Daniel Te'o-Nesheim and Greyson Gunheim have been solid off the edges. The pair have combined for 41 tackles, 11.5 TFLs and 8.5 sacks. Making big plays is what has defined the Washington defense over the years, but this year the team is wanting in that area, recording just 11 takeaways and 15 sacks in the first six games.
<< Lone Star State rivals lock 'Horns in Waco
Waco, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fresh off a blowout victory, the 19th-ranked Texas
Longhorns figure to carry a great deal of confidence into this weekend's Big 12
clash with the Baylor Bears.
Texas owns a solid 5-2 overall record, but that mark
<< Tide hope to roll Vols in key SEC clash
Tuscaloosa, AL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - SEC foes will collide in Tuscaloosa this
weekend, as the Alabama Crimson Tide plays host to the 20th-ranked Tennessee
Volunteers.
Three consecutive victories have enabled Tennessee to improve to 4-2 overall,
<< Commodores come calling on sixth-ranked Gamecocks
Columbia, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The sixth-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks are
one of college football's most surprising teams, and they will attempt to
improve their already impressive record as they host the Vanderbilt Commodores
in SEC action
<< Perfect Jayhawks tangle with Buffs in Boulder
Boulder, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - For just the second time this season, the
15th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks hit the road, as they travel to Boulder to
take on the Colorado Buffaloes in Big 12 play at Folsom Stadium.
At a perfect 6-0,
Ranked Big 12 foes meet in Columbia >>
Columbia, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 22nd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders bring
their high-flying act to Columbia to take on the 15th-ranked Missouri Tigers in
what should be a thrilling Big 12 Conference affair.
Texas Tech has won three straig
FBS College Football - Week 8 Predictions >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines)
Below is a compilation of The Sportsbook Betting Lines's predictions for the top games
in Week 8 of the college football season. (Detailed previews for each game can
be found by following the "Top 25 scoreboard" link
Messi shines again as Argentina downs Venezuela >>
Maracaibo, Venezuela (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lionel Messi scored another fantastic
goal on Tuesday as Argentina took care of Venezuela, 2-0 at Jose Pachencho
Romero in a World Cup qualifying contest.
Gabriel Milito scored his first interna
Record number pre-entered for 24th Breeders' Cup >>
Oceanport, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense and
Preakness champ Curlin are two of the record 141 thoroughbreds who have been
pre-entered for all 11 Breeders' Cup races scheduled for October 26 and 27 at
Monmout
Many fans thought it was the best side in the nation by the end of last season. This year, the polls have built on Georgia's momentum and granted it the No. 1 preseason ranking, followed by Ohio State and USC. (The Associated Press has the Buckeyes at No. 2; USA Today took the Trojans.)
"To have people believing we have one of the best teams in the nation going into this thing, it's exciting for us," Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the AP. "I don't think anything is guaranteed, but we certainly have put ourselves in position where at least the college football world thinks we're pretty good."
Georgia Bulldogs - 9.5 wins
There's no question they're good, but the Bulldogs have one of the toughest 12-game schedules in the nation, mostly because they play in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Away games at No. 15 Arizona State, No. 7 LSU and No. 10 Auburn loom large, with contests between the hedges versus No. 24 Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee as well as the World's Largest Cocktail Party in Jacksonville versus No.5 Florida.
Ohio State Buckeyes - 10 wins
Like the Bulldogs, the Buckeyes also have a number of tough road contests in 2008. After two scrimmages dressed up as real games versus Youngstown State and Ohio, it's off to face USC. Other tough away games include No.13 Wisconsin in October and No. 20 Illinois in November. Granted, it should be pretty easy sledding at the Horseshoe. In fact, the only ranked team that travels to Columbus is No. 22 Penn State, in October.
USC Trojans - 10.5 wins
A similarly light schedule awaits the Trojans of Southern California, which is why the oddsmakers' total is one win more and the over is currently commanding -150 odds. Pete Carroll's troops only play three ranked teams in 2008, and all of those games are at home. After what should be an easy trip to Virginia to start things off on Aug. 30, the Trojans get two weeks to prepare for Ohio State in Los Angeles. Their two other ranked opponents, No. 21 Oregon and No. 15 Arizona State, visit in consecutive weeks to start the month of October. After that, the competition eases up. Of course, this is the same highly-touted school that lost to Stanford in 2007 and Oregon State in 2006. And don't discount the fact that USC plays its biggest rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA, back-to-back to close out the regular season. On paper, the Trojans are far superior, but motivation will be high for the Irish and Bruins, especially if their historic foes are in national-title contention.
Odds to Win the Heisman Trophy
Tim Tebow, Florida - 7/2
He won it last year, so it's no surprise he's the favorite to do it again, making him just the second player to go back-to-back. Ohio State's Archie Griffin turned the trick in 1974 and 1975, and Tebow's coach, Urban Meyer, is pretty sure his star quarterback can match the Buckeyes legend.
"There has never been anyone quite like him," Meyer told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I am very lucky to be his coach."
Chris Wells, Ohio State - 5/1
The man they call "Beanie" was a star recruit out of high school, so it's not like nobody knew who the star tailback was before he rushed for 576 yards as a freshman in 2006 and 1,609 as a sophomore. But perhaps his finest moment came last year versus Michigan when he rumbled for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 14-3 victory over the hated Wolverines.
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 8/1
If the Bulldogs are to live up to expectations, they'll need a huge effort from their sophomore running back. This might be the last year of college ball for Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and for 14 touchdowns as a freshman, while adding 253 receiving yards on 20 receptions, so expect big things for the man from Belford, N.J.
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March Madness odds and printable March Madness brackets
With the field of 64/65 set, MySportsbook.com has the Florida Gators as the 4-1 favorite to successfully defend their National Championship. Men’s Division-1 College Basketball has not seen a team repeat as National Champions since Duke won back to back championships in ’91 & ‘92. After losing three out of four late in the season, the Gators are full of momentum as they won their last four games by an average of 18 points. Not surprisingly, right behind the Gators are the other three top seeds: Kansas 5-1, UNC 6-1, and Ohio State 7-1. Many consider Kansas to be the hottest team in the country, having won 11 straight. With Kansas, it is hard to ignore all of the early exits from the “dance” in recent years. With an impressive ACC Tournament, UNC ensured themselves the other top seed. UNC has about as much talent as any other team in the tournament but with a team that’s best players are primarily freshman and sophomores, could youth be a concern. Behind freshman sensation, Greg Oden, OSU will look to do what their football team failed to do just a few months earlier. OSU seems to have peeked at the right time, as they currently have a 17 game winning streak. Since the tournament field was expanded in 1985, there has never been an instance where all four #1 seeds advanced to the Final Four. It is obvious that each of the top seeds have the talent to make it through to Atlanta. But as everyone knows, when makes the NCAA Tournament so special are all of the spoilers and “Cinderella” stories that knock off the favorites on a daily basis.
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MySportsbook.com’s odds to win the Championship and Regions:
| EAST | National Championship | Region |
| Arkansas | 300-1 | 50-1 |
| Belmont | 1000-1 | |
| Boston College | 100-1 | 40-1 |
| Eastern KY | 1000-1 | |
| George Washington | 75-1 | |
| Georgetown | 10-1 | 3-2 |
| Marquette | 100-1 | 40-1 |
| Michigan State | 100-1 | 25-1 |
| New Mexico St. | 500-1 | 200-1 |
| UNC | 6-1 | 6-5 |
| Oral Roberts | 500-1 | |
| Texas | 15-1 | 5-1 |
| Texas Tech | 200-1 | 5-1 |
| USC | 75-1 | 20-1 |
| Vanderbilt | 100-1 | 30-1 |
| Washington State | 40-1 | 15-1 |
| WEST | ||
| Duke | 50-1 | 10-1 |
| Florida A&M | 1000-1 | |
| Gonzaga | 200-1 | 40-1 |
| Holy Cross | 300-1 | |
| Illinois | 300-1 | 60-1 |
| Indiana | 75-1 | 40-1 |
| Kansas | 5-1 | 13-10 |
| Kentucky | 100-1 | 40-1 |
| Niagara | 1000-1 | |
| Pittsburgh | 40-1 | 8-1 |
| Southern Ill. | 50-1 | 12-1 |
| UCLA | 10-1 | 3-2 |
| VCU | 500-1 | 100-1 |
| Villanova | 100-1 | 40-1 |
| VA Tech | 50-1 | 15-1 |
| Weber St | 1000-1 | |
| Wright St | 1000-1 | 300-1 |
| MIDWEST | ||
| Arizona | 50-1 | 30-1 |
| Butler | 40-1 | 30-1 |
| Davidson | 300-1 | |
| Florida | 4-1 | 4-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 75-1 | 25-1 |
| Jackson State | 1000-1 | |
| Maryland | 30-1 | 6-1 |
| Miami-OH | 300-1 | |
| Notre Dame | 100-1 | 20-1 |
| ODU | 500-1 | 100-1 |
| Oregon | 40-1 | 6-1 |
| Purdue | 300-1 | 60-1 |
| Texas A&M CC | 1000-1 | |
| UNLV | 100-1 | 30-1 |
| Winthrop | 500-1 | 100-1 |
| Wisconsin | 15-1 | 7-2 |
| SOUTH | ||
| Albany | 200-1 | |
| BYU | 200-1 | 40-1 |
| Central CT St. | 1000-1 | |
| Creighton | 100-1 | 35-1 |
| Long Beach St. | 500-1 | 200-1 |
| Louisville | 40-1 | 10-1 |
| Memphis | 30-1 | 4-1 |
| Nevada | 75-1 | 35-1 |
| North Texas | 500-1 | |
| Ohio State | 7-1 | 6-5 |
| Penn | 500-1 | |
| Stanford | 200-1 | 50-1 |
| Tennessee | 100-1 | 20-1 |
| Texas A&M | 12-1 | 11-5 |
| Virginia | 75-1 | 18-1 |
| Xavier | 100-1 | 40-1 |
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